Istanbul Old City Highlights: Private Walking Tour

5.0(104)6 hFree cancellationBy Istanbul Untold Tours

About this activity

This is a private walking tour. No vehicle or hotel transfer is included.

Explore Istanbul’s Old City with a private licensed guide dedicated to your group. Discover the stories behind its iconic landmarks at a pace that suits you, with time for questions, photos, and breaks.

Shape your route with your guide around the places that interest you most. Suggested highlights include the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, and Grand Bazaar. Your interests and the available time help determine the final itinerary.

Choose which ticketed attractions, if any, you would like to enter. Admission tickets are not included and are paid separately only for the attractions you choose to enter.

From Byzantine monuments to Ottoman architecture, your guide connects the sights with the people and events that shaped Istanbul, making your walk a personal and engaging introduction to the city.

What's included

✓Private Licensed Tour Guide Exclusively For Your Group

Not included

✕(Use of public transportation depends on the location of your accommodation and your preference.)
✕Lunch
✕Admission tickets (optional). Pay only for the attractions you choose to enter.
✕Gratuity (suggested)
✕Private vehicle and hotel transfers.

Meeting and pickup

German Fountain

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
On Sundays, when the Grand Bazaar is closed, the Spice Bazaar can be visited instead.
Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays.
For tours starting after noon, some sites may not be visited due to closing times.
The duration of the tour may vary depending on crowds, your walking pace, and the attractions you choose to visit.
This is a walking tour; no private vehicle or transfer is included. If you select pickup, your guide will meet you on foot. Public transport or taxi fares, if needed, are at your own expense.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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